186 Rewrite the Story. Rewire the Brain.
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In this episode, Kristen Moore discusses the importance of building a healthier mathematical identity for students while reflecting on her own math story.
Let’s chat—send me a text! How do students begin to see themselves differently in mathematics? In this episode, we're continuing our Math Therapy summer book study with Chapter 6: Makeover. This chapter may be the most personal one yet. It challenged me to reflect on my own math story and reminded me that students don't simply need better grades—they need opportunities to build a healthier mathematical identity. I also share one of my favorite implementation ideas from the book: helping stude...
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